Heidfeld and Kubica are probably the most evenly-matched driving partnership on the entire grid, and for Kubica that's bad news.

He came into Formula 1 and impressed, but for him Heidfeld is just about the worst possible teammate he could have. He's tough to beat, he's fast (the Quick Nick moniker is not people being ironic, its been earned), he won't cause any trouble within the team, he's just the kind of racer who will go out there and do a job with no fuss - and worst of all for Kubica, he's not on the downward spiral of his career at all.

If Kubica wants to be regarded as a future superstar, he needs to beat Heidfeld convincingly - and I just don't see that happening. He might need to leave the team to further his career in future.

I think BMW will be fighting in the midfield this year, and not get that elusive victory. And I think they will look back on their decision not to get involved in the battle to sign Fernando Alonso with regret.

He could've taken the team onto the podium consistently and got them that valuable first win, and maybe even got them fighting for the championship by 2009.

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